
'Life of Pi' shows bond, but tigers face human threat
Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's new epic "Life of Pi" showcases the relationship between a teenage Indian boy and a Bengal tiger. But in reality, the predators are under increasing threat from humans. ... more
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British ministers 'banned from meeting Dalai Lama'
The British government blocked two ministers from meeting the Dalai Lama during a visit here this summer, prompting them to accuse London of bowing to pressure from Beijing, it emerged Monday. ... more
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Adani set to begin mining in Australia
Indian conglomerate the Adani Group said its $10 billion Carmichael coal block in Queensland, Australia, would start production in 2016. ... more
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Asia manufacturing rises, analysts warn of headwinds
Factory activity across Asia broadly picked up in November, with China adding to the improvement seen in the previous month, as hopes rise that the region is beginning to rebound from its recent slumber. ... more
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S. Korea readies new bid to join global space club
South Korea held a final dress rehearsal Wednesday for its third attempt to send a satellite into orbit and join an elite space club that includes Asian powers China, Japan and India. ... more
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